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(Xinhua) Since China and El Salvador established diplomatic relations a year ago, bilateral ties have achieved great progress and bilateral cooperation has shown broad prospects, said China’s Ambassador to El Salvador Ou Jianhong.
Ever since the two countries established diplomatic ties on Aug. 21, 2018, China has been actively developing the relationship based on mutual respect, shared benefit, equal footing and non-intervention in each other’s internal affairs, Ou told Xinhua in a recent interview.
“China is El Salvador’s sincere friend,” Ou said.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, who took office in June, also called such bilateral ties broad and well-established, she added.
Chinese official data showed that trade volume between the two countries reached around US1.01 billion dollars in 2018. China has now become the second largest exporter to El Salvador, and Salvadoran exports to China have also seen robust growth, with coffee topping the list.
Besides, last week saw the first shipments of Salvadoran coffee headed for China through direct export.
China has attached great importance to agricultural cooperation with El Salvador in developing bilateral ties, said Ou.
Ou said she hopes Salvadoran businessmen could make full use of the second China International Import Expo to be held in Shanghai in November, to better present their products and services to Chinese buyers.
According to Ou, the establishment of diplomatic ties has also boosted people-to-people exchanges, as business and government delegations from both sides have exchanged visits and Salvadoran students have already enrolled in Chinese universities.
“China-El Salvador ties have broad prospects and great potential,” said Ou.
The embassador spoke highly of El Salvador’s effort in promoting its socioeconomic development, and said that as China and El Salvador share common interests as two developing countries, China could help the Latin American country achieve further development with its own experience.
Both countries are willing to deepen practical cooperation in such areas as investment, tourism and cultural exchange, so as to further benefit their peoples, she said.
“Making the most of its advantages in terms of capital and technology, China invites El Salvador to join the Asian country’s rapid development so the Salvadoran people can have more benefits,” she said.
El Salvador is one of the 19 countries in Latin America that have signed cooperation agreements with China to jointly build the Belt and Road Initiative, and promote the optimization, upgrading, innovation and development of China-Latin America cooperation.
Ou added that she hopes China-El Salvador ties will also help bolster and develop ties with the Central American region as a whole.


text: Barbecue has long been a specialty in Los Angeles’s Koreatown, with restaurants like Park’s, Chosun, and Soot Bull Jeep grounding a scene that makes this city one of the best places in the world to enjoy the classic Korean meal of tabletop grilled meats and banchan. LA’s Korean barbecue is so good, even, that many of its diners believe it rivals the restaurants in Seoul. So it only makes sense that one of Seoul’s most celebrated Korean barbecue restaurants has opened in the heart of Koreatown, showing LA’s KBBQ scene that Seoul can hold its own against the Los Angelesformat. Daedo Sikdang, which was founded in Seoul in 1964 near a butcher shop in Majang-Dong, the city’s main meat market, opened its first U.S. location on July 8. And by all appearances, Daedo is bound to become one of the most impressive places to eat Korean barbecue in the country.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S10 event is now underway in San Francisco. The company has put up the official Galaxy S10 hands-on videos to highlight some of the core new features of its flagship smartphone.
The videos shed light on the innovative new technologies included in the Galaxy S10 including the display-based fingerprint sensor, the camera upgrades and the premium design. The Galaxy S10 lineup includes the Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+ and the Galaxy S10 5G.
Official Galaxy S10 hands-on videos
The entire lineup has an Infinity-O display which cuts a precise hole in the active display area for the front camera. Samsung says that this is the first implementation of this technology on an AMOLED panel. The Galaxy S10’s Dynamic AMOLED display also has support for HDR10+.
Other features highlighted in these Galaxy S10 hands-on videos include Wireless PowerShare which enables users to reverse wireless charge phones and wearable devices using their Galaxy S10. All of the videos have been pasted below so you can check them out easily.


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Dr. Andrei Kharitonov, a gastroenterologist, made an interesting announcement that goes against popular belief. He stated that consuming coffee, sour apples, and citrus fruits on an empty stomach does not harm the gastric mucosa.
Evidence against Harmful Effects
Dr. Kharitonov emphasized that there has been no evidence proving that these products, which are often high in acidity, can cause significant harm to the gastric mucosa. He specifically mentioned that synthetic chemical compounds like vinegar extract are exceptions to this.
Exception of Synthetic Chemical Compounds
He clarified, “There is currently no evidence that there are products (with the exception of synthetic chemical compounds such as vinegar extract or other solutions) capable of injuring the gastric mucosa to the point where this becomes dangerous. Therefore, coffee can be drunk on an empty stomach if it does not cause symptoms.”
Myth Busted about Spicy Foods
Additionally, Dr. Kharitonov dispelled the belief that eating spicy foods can cause significant damage to the mucous membrane. On the contrary, he pointed out that capsaicin found in hot peppers can actually improve the condition of the stomach.
Stimulation of Microcirculation
He noted, “Spicy foods can also stimulate microcirculation, which is necessary to protect the mucous membrane.”
Source: Newspaper “Izvestia”


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AR firm Avegant cuts half its workforce and picks new CEO
It's challenging times for the mixed reality startup.
Lenovo's Daydream VR headset might go on sale May 11th
The Mirage Solo would arrive right after Google I/O.
Google rebrands Android Wear as Wear OS
It's about selling Google wearables to iPhone owners.
'Hearables' could diagnose disease, if we let them
Technology that is always listening might sound scary, but it could save lives.
QuietOn’s new noise-cancelling earbuds banish the sound of snoring
No need to elbow your partner to shut them up.
Ear-worn thermometer makes it easier to care for sick kids
Degree sits in their ear like a hearing aid, but continuously monitors temperature.
With the Ace, kids are finally getting their own cheap Fitbit
The competition for trustworthy fitness trackers for kids is heating up.
Fitbit's $200 Versa is a friendlier fitness smartwatch for the masses
Could this be the mass-market hit that Fitbit needs?
AliveCor wearables may detect unsafe potassium levels in the future
High blood potassium, or hyperkalemia, is linked to a number of health issues.


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As the Vermont maple syrup industry vies for a bigger place on the world stage, the state Senate has passed a measure along to the House that would revamp the way maple syrup is labeled in the state. The new grading labels would bring Vermont maple producers in line with the way the rest of the world and, legislators hope, make it easier for producers to sell product abroad. But the measure has seem some hesitance. State Sen. Kevin Mullin, before reluctantly supporting the bill, said,
"We should not be following everyone else in lockstep and... giving them the ability to try to pretend that syrup made in another state is anywhere near as good as the syrup made in Vermont."


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As we step into the era of electric driving, the motor industry is transforming. Governments worldwide are setting ambitious targets to combat climate change, and one burning question lingers on the minds of many car owners: “Should I sell my petrol car before 2030?”.
The environmental problems of petrol cars
When it comes to considering whether or not to sell your petrol car before 2030, one of the main reasons is associated with their significant environmental impacts, and how they contribute to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and the far-reaching consequences these have for the planet. Taking this into account, it may be a good idea to explore more eco-friendly options.
Petrol cars release various pollutants into the air, including:
- Nitrogen oxide (NOx)
- Particulate matter
- Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
All of these pollutants have detrimental effects on air quality and human health, and several studies over the years have linked vehicle emissions exposure with respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and even premature death.
Greenhouse gas emissions
Burning petrol in car engines produces carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases which trap heat in the Earth’s atmosphere and lead to global warming and climate change. In fact, the International Energy Agency (IEA) noted that in 2021, the transport sector accounted for 37% of CO2 emissions.
Understanding the environmental impact of petrol cars highlights the urgent need for a transition to cleaner alternatives, and selling your petrol car before 2030 can play a vital role in reducing air pollution, combating climate change, and creating a more sustainable future.
The UK Government’s EV Initiative
The UK is one of many countries around the world to have placed a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. Announced in 2020 and set for a decade later, this plan is a crucial part of their strategy to tackle climate change and achieve a ‘Net Zero’ carbon emission goal by 2050.
The ban aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) as a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to combustion vehicles and a more sustainable automotive industry as a whole.
EV technology has advanced significantly in recent years, making EVs a much more viable alternative to traditional combustion cars. Governments are starting to recognise the potential of electric mobility to change the transport sector, create jobs in the clean energy sector, and foster technological innovation.
Advantages of selling your petrol car before 2030
Although the idea of a ban on traditional cars can be a daunting one, there are actually several advantages to it, which could make the decision to sell your petrol car before 2030 an easier one.
1. Cost savings
The reduced cost of fuelling an EV is a notable point in their favour. Electricity is generally cheaper than petrol or diesel, and charging your EV compared to refilling your combustion engine will result in major savings over the years. The maintenance of an EV engine is typically cheaper due to having fewer parts to service or replace.
And this isn’t even mentioning the incentives brought on by governments and local authorities to encourage wider EV adoption, including financial subsidies, tax credits, and more.
2. Improved driving experience
Electric motors deliver instant torque, providing quick, responsive acceleration which can enhance the driving experience, particularly in city driving and during overtaking manoeuvres. EVs also produce minimal noise compared to petrol cars, resulting in a quieter, more serene driving experience.
3. Reduced maintenance
As briefly mentioned, EVs have fewer moving parts compared to petrol cars whose engines house an array of pieces that suffer from wear and tear over time. For the EV driver, this means lower maintenance requirements and further savings.
Considerations for keeping your petrol car
While selling your petrol car before the 2030 cut off date and transitioning to an EV may seem logical now, there are still some considerations that might make holding onto your petrol car a viable option for you.
1. Charging infrastructure
Concerns about whether there is enough infrastructure to support EV charging plays a role in deciding whether to transition to EV cars. Though networks of charging stations are growing rapidly by the day, certain areas have more limited access, and if you frequently travel long distances or live somewhere with inadequate charging spots, range anxiety could become a genuine concern.
2. Longevity of petrol vehicles
Petrol vehicles have a long-established infrastructure supporting maintenance and repairs. If you have a well-maintained and reliable petrol car, you might find it financially suits you to keep using it until the end of its lifespan before making the transition. Like many major financial decisions, you’ve got to evaluate the long-term costs before many other things.
So, should you sell your petrol car before 2030?
Whether or not you sell your petrol car before this looming 2030 date is multifaceted and dependent on lots of important factors that impact you - the driver - the most.
Ultimately, you should evaluate your own circumstances, driving habits, and priorities to make the best decision for yourself, your lifestyle, and even your family. Consider things like financial feasibility, charging infrastructure availability, and your own commitment to reducing carbon emissions.
And if you do decide to sell your petrol car, then Sell 2 Swansway are here to help you every step of the way with:
- An easy online car valuation process
- 7-day guaranteed quote on your car
- Hassle-free collection and instant payment into your account
There’s never been a better, more convenient time to sell your car online with Sell 2 Swansway. Get your free, instant offer today without ever having to leave the comfort of your home.


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The logging moratorium is fuelling cooking gas uptake, generating a demand-driven enterprise across Kenya that saw 234,400 tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) imported in the first nine months of 2019.
This was 27.5 percent or 50,601 tonnes more cooking gas imported to meet Kenya’s need for affordable and clean cooking fuel solution, where the government targets an annual LPG consumption of 10kg to 15kg per person. This is as opposed to the current two kilogramme per capita.
Balance of payments statistics indicate 2019 third quarter witnessed the highest importation at 95,289 tonnes that was worth Sh4.6 billion. This compared to a similar period in 2018 when 70,573 tonnes worth Sh4.6 billion, over 50 per cent higher than 2017’s import bill of Sh2.9 billion of 51,735 tonnes.
The logging ban, now in its third year has diminished supply of sawdust, firewood and charcoal to most households pushing many to turn to other sources of fuels, chiefly LPG, ethanol fuel and electricity for the high income earners.
The sector has witnessed adulteration complaints with LPG brand-owners lamenting loss of market share to underground dealers who illegally refill branded cylinders passing off the same as genuine products.
Last week, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) established the Directorate of Enforcement and Consumer Protection with offices in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nyeri and Eldoret towns to implement the newly-operationalised regulations.
The rules seek to empower brand owners in controlling branded cylinders trade.
The unit will be on the lookout for illegal gas refilling dens, monitor transportation of filled and empty cylinders as well as conduct impromptu raids on LPG retail outlets to ascertain that only genuinely filled LPG cylinders are on sale.
The moratorium remains in force until November, 2020.


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Tomlinson Leaves Kash n' Karry
rs of service, Loyd Tomlinson has resigned as vice president of general merchandise at Kash n' Karry Food Stores here.
Tomlinson will form a marketing consulting firm in St. Petersburg. His post has not yet been filled.
Orlando Moves to Co-Sales Co.
PHOENIX -- Paul Orlando, category manager for electronics, video and film, and photo at Smitty's Super Valu has resigned his post to become a sales representative at Co-Sales Co


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Bravura Foods are the leading specialists in vegan and vegetarian brand distribution, sales and marketing
The award-winning vegan and vegetarian food and drink distributors, founded in 2011 by Team GB athlete Lisa Gawthorne and business partner Karl Morris, are planning an ambitious growth of their business, thanks to funding support from HSBC UK.
With their diverse portfolio of European vegan brands including Panda Liquorice and Captain Kombucha as well as two of their own brands Peanut Hottie and Free From Fellows, they plan to expand and reach out to other appropriate vegan food companies.
Karl Morris, co-owner of Bravura Foods and winner of the award for Innovation at the Insitute of Directors Awards 2019, commented: “Moving our banking over to HSBC UK and securing this funding means we’re able to grow the business faster as demand for our products increases. We are thrilled to have the support of the bank during this exciting time for the business and are confident we have secured the best finance facility to suit our fast growth strategy. Our Relationship Manager, Andrew Jones, has been incredibly helpful in making sure of this and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the team.”
Since their launch eight years ago, the company has grown significantly with a staff increase of 55 per cent since 2017 and turnover growth of 45 per cent in the past year. HSBC’s seven-figure finance package will help streamline Bravura’s operations process, which includes ensuring the company’s inventory and stock-flow is dealt with efficiently so the business can continue to grow.
Phil Sargeant, HSBC UK area director for South Wales Business Banking, commented: “The market for independent, vegan and vegetarian products is booming in the UK and around the world, so we are delighted to be supporting Bravura Foods as it continues its ambitious growth strategy. Karl and Lisa are both passionate about the business and we look forward to supporting them in their success in the years to come”


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Researchers from the University of Birmingham's School of Computer Science, suggest millions of cars are at risk of being stolen because the technology is out of date. Volkswagen cars were found to be most at risk from criminals uncovering cryptographic algorithm signals between the vehicle and the key.
What VW don't want you to know. Volkswagen admits keyless tech not working. 4 out of 10 cars in London nicked by hackers. #cybersecurity— BeSecureOnline (@BeSecureOnline1) August 18, 2015
Using a simple radio transmitter, hackers can intercept the signal between the car and the key, clone it and then use it at a later date to open the car without the owner being there.
The car manufacturers affected by the potential hack include Audi, Skoda Porche and VW, all part of the Volkswagen Group. All vehicles dating back to the mid-1990s could be compromised.
"If we want to have secure, autonomous, interconnected vehicles, that has to change. Unfortunately, the fix won't be easy, as there is quite a slow software development cycle, new designs will be quite a long time in the making," Gambia said.
The keyless car hacking saga doesn't stop there. Researchers at the University of Birmingham also found another route into vehicles manufactured by Alfa Rome, Citroen, Fiat, Ford, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Opel/Vauxhall, Renault and Peugeot.
"You only need to eavesdrop once," Dr David Oswald, another researcher warned.
"From that point on you can make a clone of the original remote control that locks and unlocks a vehicle as many times as you want."
Dr Oswald suggests that car manufactures take their recent findings seriously: "Manufacturers really need to take heed and review their security settings."
This hack attack is based on Hitag2 in which the cryptographic key is revealed allowing the car key's algorithm to be cloned with a little help from a computer.


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The cost of childcare in Glasgow is lower than the national average, according to new figures.
Childcare.co.uk has revealed the average cost of childcare in Glasgow per hour is £6.74, six percent lower than that national average of £7.16.
That means that for every pound parents in the UK spend on childcare, Glasgow parents spend just 94p.
Over 2,000 people are actively looking for childcare across Glasgow, with more than 975 service providers searching for work.
The online social platform studied data across all childcare types including childminding, babysitting, nannying and day nurseries.
Nannying came out as the most expensive form of childcare which costs on average £9.06 per hour, followed by babysitting at £8.60, child minding at £5.18 and day nurseries at £4.64.
Richard Conway, CEO and founder of Childcare.co.uk said,
“I think it’s fascinating to see how much childcare providers’ hourly rates differ based on location.
"We have thousands of childcare providers across the UK and it’s interesting to see that Glasgow prices are so much lower than other big cities and the national average.
“We know the cost of childcare is a worry for lots of parents across the UK wherever they live, however as our data shows it is substantially cheaper in some places compared with others.”
Nannying in Glasgow is still nearly 8 percent cheaper per hour than the national average of £9.81.
Babysitting is 3 percent less than the national average of £8.32.
Glasgow day nurseries are 17% cheaper than the rest of the country with the national average sitting at £5.60.
Child minding is the only service in Glasgow that is more expensive than the national average of £4.89.
Not surprisingly parents in London spent the most on childcare with an hourly average for childcare more than 20 percent higher than Glasgow at £8.45 - £1.70 more than Glaswegians.
Parents in Glasgow can find out their exact childcare costs by putting their postcode into Childcare.co.uk’s online calculator .


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HempFusion Wellness (TSX: CBD.U) (OTCQX: CBDHF) (FWB: 8OO), a leading health and wellness CBD company utilizing the power of whole-food hemp nutrition, through its wholly owned subsidiary Probulin Probiotics LLC, is offering products in China. The products are available on Alibaba Group Holding’s Tmall (“Tmall”) Global, the world’s largest cross-border online marketplace, with a reach of more than 750 million potential customers in China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Calling the move a tremendous opportunity, the company plans to begin shipping product next week, with products available for purchase beginning March 29, 2021. The company anticipates having its Total Care Immune, Total Care, Daily Care, Women’s Health, Colon Support and My Little Bugs(TM) Total Care Probiotic for Kids offered on the site. Last year health supplements and probiotics were among the most popular categories on the Tmall platform. “Launching in China is a tremendous milestone and an unparalleled opportunity to educate the enormous Chinese market on the many health benefits of probiotics,” said HempFusion co-founder and CEO Dr. Jason Mitchell, N.D. “At Probulin, we stand on integrity, offering only the highest quality products and radical transparency throughout the entire process. We believe Probulin to be the first American company to deliver cold and protected probiotic supplements direct to Chinese consumers. In addition, our scientifically validated MAKTrek(R) 3-D Probiotic Delivery System is designed to protect and nourish the probiotics so that more can arrive alive in the gut. These two distinguishing factors result in a positive influence on the microbiome and overall wellness.”
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About HempFusion Wellness Inc.
HempFusion is a leading health and wellness CBD company utilizing the power of whole-food hemp nutrition. HempFusion distributes its family of brands, including HempFusion, Probulin Probiotics, Biome Research and HF Labs, to approximately 4,000 retailers across all 50 states of the United States and select international locations. Built on a foundation of regulatory compliance and human safety, HempFusion’s diverse product portfolio comprises 46 SKUs (“SKUs”) including tinctures, proprietary FDA Drug Listed over-the-counter (“OTC”) topicals, doctor/practitioner lines and more. With a strong focus on research and development, HempFusion has an additional 30 products under development. HempFusion is a board member of the US Hemp Roundtable, and HempFusion’s wholly owned subsidiary, Probulin Probiotics, is one of the fastest-growing probiotics companies in the United States, according to SPINs reported data. HempFusion’s CBD products are based on a proprietary Whole Food Hemp Complex(TM) and are available in store or online. For more information about the company, visit www.HempFusion.com.
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I don’t think anyone would argue with the fact that the HTC One M8 is one of the most gorgeous, borderline sexy, smartphones to date. Featuring an aluminum unibody construction, it’s clear HTC takes the design of the smartphones very seriously. Maybe that’s why for some, it was puzzling to find that — despite the One M8 adding software buttons for 2014 — the smartphone is drastically taller than last year’s model.
We’ve seen it mentioned in our comments that HTC possibly could have made the entire device smaller by simply eliminating the infamous “black bezel bar” found towards the bottom of the display. It’s a criticism that seems to have made it’s way back to Jeff Gordon, HTC’s global communications manager.
In a public tweet from his Twitter profile, Gordon addresses comments that HTC could have simply removed the black bezel, making the overall height of the device smaller by saying:
That black area with the HTC logo on M8? Underneath is a huge amount of circuitry, antennae, etc. It’s not “empty” by any means.
— Jeff Gordon (@urbanstrata) April 1, 2014
Okay, so we get it. There’s actually stuff behind the black bezel. And while we wont argue with Gordon that the phone — which has not doubt seen countless revisions by engineers and designers — couldn’t possibly have been made any smaller, is it also possible the display could have been stretched out to “cover” the area where the bezel lays? Gordon claims that by stretching the display, it would have screwed up phone’s aspect ratio. This is true.
But perhaps the real problem lays in the HTC opting for software buttons on the M8 (which we admit, are just following Android’s design guidelines). It seems that, in trying to address complaints about the original One M8’s odd 2-button layout, HTC plugged up one hole in their dyke, only to find a new one spring forth.
For some, you simply don’t get the hoopla being made over bezel-gate 2014. And that’s fine. For others, we’ve reached a point in mobile tech that all we have left is to nitpick over the fine details. What may not be a deal breaker for some, will drive someone else to the point of madness. One thing is certain — there is no perfect smartphone. When it comes to the HTC One M8, no one is saying it’s not a great smartphone. In fact, it’s possibly the best phone to date. But at least HTC knows what they need to improve for next year’s model.


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Colorado grape growers are ‘thisclose’ to big harvest
As anyone with a backyard garden can attest, that cool and wet weather we enjoyed in May, dubbed “Miracle May” by some water watchers, left most of western Colorado about a week to 10 days behind the regular time when it comes to harvesting fruit and vegetables.
The same is true for grape growers, many of whom this weekend said they still are waiting for their grapes to ripen fully.
The wet spring following a mild winter was very good for the crop, which appears to be one the best in recent years.
“We’re a little behind but all of the fruit looks great,” said John Behr of Whitewater Hill Winery on 32 Road. “It’s really nice to be able to drive down the rows and see bunches of grapes.
“I could get spoiled.”
Deep winter freezes and late spring frosts repeatedly have sliced into the area’s grape crop since 2011, leaving many winemakers, particularly those who prefer to stay 100-percent Colorado grown, to cast an anxious eye at their dwindling supply of available wine.
“I’m down to eight wines and I usually make 17,” said Nancy Janes, Behr’s partner and the winemaker for Whitewater Hill. “So I’m really glad this year came along.”
Janes and a few other growers already have picked some early ripening white-wine varietals but most growers said their grapes need at least another week or so of warm, late-summer days and cool nights to fully develop the desired levels of balance between sugars and acidity.
John Garlich of Bookcliff Vineyards said his grapes in the Vinelands area south of Palisade were about 10 days out from harvest and John Barbier at Maison La Belle Vie Winery in Palisade said his are at about the same stage of development.
Still, Barbier said he’s eager to take full advantage of a big harvest.
“My reds are getting a bit short so this year will be very good for us,” he said. “I want to stay 100-percent Colorado and refuse to buy (out-of-state) fruit, so I can use a good year.
“I think this year I will make some extra cases of wine because I know I can store them and they only will get better with time.”
“I already got some early Chardonnay from Kaibab (Sauvage) and everything else was about normal,” she said. “But after veraison things are little slower and taking a bit longer to get ripe. I can’t explain it.”
Naomi Smith of Grande River Vineyards said she was anticipating a big crop and that Grande River winemaker Rainer Thoma was ready for “things to pop.”
“I think everything is going to ripen all at once, just like the cherries and peaches did,” Smith said. “I think this is going to be a good year for us and other growers.”


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(Ping! Zine Web Tech Magazine) – Lenovo’s $2.91 billion acquisition of Motorola from Google has officially been closed today, adding another 3,500 employees to the company.
“Lenovo has a clear strategy, great global scale, and proven operational excellence,” said Lenovo chairman and CEO Yang Yuanqing. “Motorola brings a strong presence in the U.S. and other mature markets, great carrier relationships, an iconic brand, a strong IP portfolio and an incredibly talented team. This is a winning combination.”
According to USA Today, the deal gives Lenovo all of Motoroloa’s smartphones, including the Moto X, G, and E.
Lenovo will pay $660 million in cash, 519 million Lenovo shares, and a $1.5 billion promissory note.


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It turns out that choking traffic from London to Berlin isn't the best way to get your message across to customers – even when striking is practically an EU-recognized sport.
Across Europe, over 30,000 taxi and limo drivers parked their cars and shut off their meters to rally against the infiltration of Uber in their cities. They're protesting under the same cries we've heard in the U.S.: the car-sharing service skirts regulations, drives down fares, and costs jobs. But before it even has a chance to decimate a decades (if not centuries) old industry, cabbies are doing it themselves.
During today's strikes, Uber got a massive boost of free publicity. The company says there was an 850 percent increase in people signing up for the service in the U.K. And it's extending across The Continent.
"I signed up today," Andy Williams, an American living near Milan, told the The New York Times. "I don't like the Italian business mentality. They are just about getting your money. There's no customer service."
That apparently outmoded idea of "customer service" is what's pushing people to Uber.
Aside from replacing the arduous, unreliable task of hailing a cab with the launch of an app and the press of a button, there's a McDonald's-like consistency to Uber. We've all been in hundreds of shitty cabs, but I've never once been in a shitty Uber – even the lower cost Uber X – and I've never had to give the driver directions, either.
But this isn't simply about cabbies and fares – it's about the idiotic, antiquated ways taxi drivers are licensed around the world.
Before a driver can get their license in London, they have to pay a fee, traverse through a series of archaic procedures, then memorize every street in the city in a process that can take up to seven years. And that's before they buy their own $60,000 cab.
Yes, there's an arduous background check involved too – something Uber should be investing far more resources into – but beyond that, the streamlining of licensing procedures would benefit both drivers and passengers. But naturally, that's not in the government's interest.
The licensing process in London dates back to the days of the "hackney carriages"... in the 1700s. Add in the fact that traditional taxi drivers pay considerably more in taxes than Uber drivers and it's obvious that the regulatory bodies don't have much incentive to make that process easier.
Instead, we get "solutions" like those being cooked up in France. A mediator appointed by the government has drafted a series of proposals to stem the inevitable tide, one of which is a government-developed app that would work just like Uber, but only show licensed taxis – because we all know that the one thing a bureaucracy is good at is developing and deploying consumer-facing technology.
Ideas like that are just more proof that taxi organizations and the regulatory agencies that govern them are using a bandaid to fix a shotgun wound. And we've seen this play out before.
When a new technology comes along and threatens an entrenched industry by putting consumer choice ahead of workers' rights, the former beats out the latter. And tonight, Uber is currently ranked as the second highest downloaded app through the Apple App Store in the U.K. – up 47 percent from yesterday.


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Facebook is being investigated for suspected anti-competitive behaviour.
The German watchdog, the Bundeskartellamt, will probe whether Facebook’s terms of service, which permit the use of user data for ad-tracking, are an abuse of Germany’s data protection laws.
German politicians have criticised Facebook's privacy practices which require users to accept the company’s terms of service , allowing the company to collect and use personal data.
Facebook responded by expressing its willingness to work with the watchdog.
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Dubai’s New Digitized Taxi Fleet Has Wi-Fi and Flat Screens
Just in case you needed one more reason to want to move to Dubai, they have just released taxis with Wi-Fi service and interactive smart screens!
Dubai has officially started implementing its plan to digitize its taxi fleet, with yesterday already marking the release of 700 taxis equipped with either interactive flat screens, Wi-Fi, or both.
Dubai’s Taxi Corporation, in collaboration with Dubai’s Road and Transportation Authority, are planning to release a total of 1,314 such taxis as part of the second phase to digitize Dubai’s entire taxi fleet, which amounts to 5,000 taxis.
Such digitized taxis will not only help out tourists who may not easily have Internet access on their phones elsewhere, but they’re also designed to help consumers evaluate their experiences using these taxis. This will likely ensure an overall increased quality of safety and service for all of Dubai’s taxi users.
WE SAID THIS: Dubai, stop! No seriously stop, because we are jealous, yet again!


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The DM Commission’s Annual Report, out today, has revealed that issues around data and privacy were the biggest concerns for consumers last year.
The DM Commission’s 2016/17 report recorded nearly 200 complaints against businesses in the direct marketing sector between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017 – 10% fewer than the previous year – and investigated 39 cases involving existing members of the DMA. Overall, 69% related to data, privacy and quality and 82% came from consumers.
Cases often related to complex supply chains where insufficient due diligence led to original consent or lack of consent being overlooked. This was in breach of the DMA Code. The remaining complaints were split between contractual (21%) and customer service (10%) issues.
Over the course of the year, the Commissioners conducted a full formal investigation into two businesses, finding one in breach of the DMA Code. One case related to complaints received from two individuals registered on the Telephone Preference Service, who had been contacted by a lead generation business for a lifestyle survey. The DMA member could not provide evidence that they had satisfied themselves that their call-centre partners had the consents necessary to be calling people registered with the TPS.
A further consent issue was also highlighted in that the offshore suppliers’ call scripts listed sponsor names at the end of the calls, which in one case was within a pre-recorded message. This gave listeners no assured or straightforward mechanism for deciding who the call-recipient did or did not want to hear from. The Commission thought the consent mechanism for the DMA business to then make subsequent calls was therefore inadequate.
George Kidd, Chief Commissioner of the DM Commission, said:
“While the volume of complaints remains low the challenges with data and consents across lengthy value-chains are a cause for concern. Here, as with other issues, we seek to balance our responsibility for dealing with the behaviours with individual businesses with the need to look at where and why there is an issue, and to work with the DMA on policy responses across the board, and not just the individual complaint and member company.”
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In just a few days, the Voxox team will be exhibiting at Mobile World Congress! In its 30th year, the world's largest mobile technology event, attracts over 90,000 people from 200 countries to Barcelona. Some of the most influential leaders, visionaries, and innovaters in the mobile space will be in attendance. The four-day event will highlight the current state of the mobile industry and the new developments that lie ahead in the future. Thought leaders from some of the biggest companies at the forefront will be discussing strategies and introducing cutting-edge, innovative products, and technologies.
We’ll be demoing our latest solutions for mobile/cable operator, OEM and service provider partners as well as revealing some big company news on Monday! If you’re attending, be sure to visit our booth at Hall 1 Stand 1H31.


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I am guessing that the powers that be in China didn’t think Tianjin would “blossom” into a fireball of such massive size that it could be seen from space.
(From China Economic Net)
n the past 15 years, it has created “Tianjin port speed” that is rare in the world’s port history and grown to be the world’s fourth and Northern China’s largest port. With multiple favorable policies such as “One Belt and One Road”, Free Trade Zone and Binhai New Area, the large seaport, with a century’ history, is ready to embrace the opportunities and continue the resplendence.
“At present, we have 120 container liner freight courses, over 500 voyages per month, and trade contacts with over 180 countries and regions in the world.” What makes Kong Weidong, Deputy Head of Container Business Department, Tianjin Port Group, feel really proud is that the largest and most advanced container vessel in the world can go in and out the harbor district freely, Tianjin Port has marched into “large vessel era”.
“Large vessel era” means speed and efficiency for the port. Currently there is obvious trend of large-size vessel in shipping industry, which raises higher requirements on the freight course construction, equipment renewal and management capacity of ports. “The one who can keep up in time will be able to grasp the chance for development as well as the shipping market”. Chen Tao, Head of Propaganda Department of Party Committee, Tianjin Port Group, said that Tianjin port can renew the market “records” continuously because of constant innovation.


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Clarification: Viridian Coffee has an economic development incentive agreement with the City of Chickasha, not a CEDC grant as previously reported. The Express-Star regrets the error.
An old favorite as well as an often requested business may soon open their doors in Chickasha.
On Monday night, Chickasha City Council approved an CEDC grant for Crazy 8 Cafe and an economic development incentive for Viridian Coffee.
Crazy 8 Cafe received a $50,000 economic development grant in order to help the cafe reopen at 424 Chickasha Ave. According to city documents, the purpose of the grant is to encourage downtown property owners to make improvements to their properties.
The incentive includes a $1 reimbursement for each $3 of private funds invested, with a maximum of $20 per square foot, based on improvement square footage. There is a deadline of 18 months to complete the project.
Viridian Coffee, which has locations in Duncan and Lawton, received an economic development incentive in the amount of $85,000 to open a coffee shop in Chickasha, location pending. The incentive will cover costs to finish a Viridian coffee shop including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, countertops and other construction costs. The city will reimburse the coffee shop $1 for each qualifying dollar spent on the project, within certain specifications. There is a deadline of 12 months to complete the project.


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Volvo Vehicles and self-driving sensor maker Luminar Applied sciences mentioned on Wednesday a hands-free driving system known as “Journey Pilot” will likely be first launched in California, although the businesses didn’t give a particular date.
is planning to deploy the expertise, which is able to permit the automobile to totally take over driving duties in some restricted conditions, in a forthcoming all-electric SUV that Volvo plans to announce later this 12 months.
Volvo plans to supply the self-driving characteristic as a subscription improve to clients after automobiles have already hit the highway. Alexander Petrofski, vice chairman of technique and enterprise possession at Volvo, mentioned throughout a press convention on thethat the automobiles will go on sale in 2023, however Volvo has not set a date for when Journey Pilot will likely be obtainable.
As an alternative, Volvo has mentioned Journey Pilot won’t be turned on for purchasers till it has undergone a “rigorous verification and testing protocol.”
The businesses mentioned they wish to start testing Journey Pilot in a while pre-production automobiles this 12 months in California, pending regulatory approvals. However when manufacturing automobiles hit the highway beginning subsequent 12 months, they may come normal with easier driver-safety applied sciences that may assist collect up information to validate the Journey Pilot expertise earlier than it’s launched.
“I am envisioning we are going to steer a few of our gross sales to California with a purpose to get the automobile density” to assist gather information, Petrofski mentioned.
Volvo declined to say how a lot the subscription to improve to Journey Pilot will price.
“We imagine a big portion of our income sooner or later will come from software program gross sales,” Petrofski mentioned.
Luminar will present what is named a lidar sensor, a key a part of the system that helps the automobile achieve a three-dimensional map of the highway. However the automobile can even depend on an array of 5 radar sensors, eight cameras and sixteen ultrasonic sensors, all tied along with software program from Swedish agency Zensact.
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Impact of Corona Virus, Singaporean Travelers Bought Lot of Masks While in Batam
Corona virus in Singapore is increasing day by day. This makes the Singaporean tourists who were in Batam are wary. Most of them bought masks in Batam
It is known, until now, Wednesday (01/29/2020), a total of seven patients were recorded.
Previously there were only five people.
This makes the tourists from Lion Country who were in Batam are wary.
As a result, most of them bought masks or human breathing protectors while in Batam.
"Most people who buy are Singaporeans, sir. They say come here to buy masks," said a pharmacist in Batam Center area to TribunBatam.
According to this well-built man, the tourists were even willing to buy nearly hundreds of mask boxes.
"Our stock has run out since yesterday. If we normally distribute nearly hundreds of boxes. Yesterday, the purchase has increased sharply since Corona virus information began to attack Singapore," he added.
Not only in pharmacies, tourists from Singapore also buy masks at several franchise outlets.
One of them is at a franchise outlet not far from Harris Hotel Batam Center.
"Yes, we also run out, sir. Some of the tourists still had time to buy this morning. That was the last sale," said a female officer to TribunBatam. (TribunBatam.id/Ichwan Nur Fadillah)
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Trading software specialist
Lombard Risk has
appointed Keith Butcher as its finance director.
Butcher was previously FD and company secretary of Flomerics and prior to
that was FD of DataCash, both AIM-listed IT businesses.
Butcher replaces CFO Jane Fineman, who steps down to pursue other interests
after serving the company on a part time basis.
Butcher’s time at DataCash saw the company grow from £8m to £300m between
2002 and 2007. His time at Flomerics was highlighted by helping to negotiate its
sale in 2008 to a NASDAQ-listed company.
Does Darwin's theory apply to taxation? Colin ponders...
The EC has been instructed to draft a European Union (EU) directive authorising an EU financial transaction tax, which would apply to ten of the EU’s 28 member states
Accountancy Age Jobs is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new look website for finance and accountancy professionals
The UK gender pay gap will not close until 2069 unless action is taken to tackle it now, according to new research by Deloitte


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Disruptions in supply chain operations are here to stay. They’re increasing in complexity and raising the stakes on the production and distribution of goods – pushing supply chain sustainability improvement initiatives to the back burner.
DENSO Corporation, a global automotive components manufacturer, is bucking that trend with tighter collaboration and a different outlook on supply chain disruption. According to the company’s Demand, Inventory, and Supply Planning Manager Mark Turk, this ever-evolving environment brings new opportunities for rethinking processes, redesigning organizational structures, and redefining business value.
“We decided to embrace the change because we realized that operating in silos is not ideal,” Turk shared during his session at Gartner’s EMEA Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference in Barcelona, Spain. “The experience pushed our teams to collaborate – from product development and management to sales and logistics – so we can develop ourselves and get ready internally to tackle any disruption.”
Finding opportunities to collaborate in every disruption
Market dynamics are churning out challenges faster than their assembly lines can keep up in this era of constant supply chain disruption. But instead of ignoring or reacting to disruptions, DENSO adapts its global manufacturing operations – involving 70,000 employees across 35 countries – to address them strategically and meet sustainability goals for zero emissions.
“Companies risk collapsing when they react to a disruption in ways that deviate from their mission and values,” warns Turk. “By working together, we are better equipped to avoid this mistake, inspiring trust among our people because we still walk the talk.”
Representatives from its sales, supply chain, and logistics departments come together to identify the disruption and its impact on costs, revenue, people, resources, manufacturing capacity, and customers. Then, the team members disassemble, returning to their respective organizations to discuss potential challenges with their experts and recommend viable options to tackle them. By the time the team regroups, everyone knows what’s needed to prepare the business and move forward.
It’s clear that communication and collaboration are essential to DENSO’s success. However, none of this work is accomplished through thoughtful conversation and manual assessments alone.
“With Logility at the center of our IT ecosystem, we can better control supply chain disruptions using advanced analytics that provide early detection and resolution,” Turk says. “And our supply chain will continue to perform efficiently despite the changes associated with digitalization, electrification, and sustainability.”
With this information, DENSO’s S&OP process is well-positioned to identify demand trends, new opportunities to seize them, and the right sales and marketing campaigns to win customers. Business planners can access the latest forecast, update changes in their supply chain systems, and receive alerts whenever stock levels of a particular automotive component are running low or in excess.
Planners also have better visibility to make critical decisions faster, such as expanding a warehouse or moving stock elsewhere to free up the operation. This information serves multiple entities and is being shared with DENSO’s management team and headquarters in Japan.
“We can now decide when to act to mitigate risk in the future. By visualizing our future stock levels, we can prepare for economic shifts in each region such as inflation, trade restrictions, and geopolitical events — as well new sustainability compliance mandates and changes in our competitive landscape,” reflects Turk.
Meeting demand with sustainable products and operations
With Logility’s Digital Supply Chain Platform, DENSO believes it has the right technology to enable a solid and agile S&OP process to help build a high-growth and sustainable future.
Turk reports that the company “established €43 billion in revenue last year, which is a 10% increase over the previous year.” At the same time, the company has been making strides in reaching carbon neutrality by eliminating CO2 emissions from its manufacturing processes and promoting products powered by electricity and other mobility products.
To learn more about how clients like DENSO are responding rapidly to market disruptions watch our webinar on Supply Chain Predictions: Trends and Insights from Gartner Supply Chain Symposium 2023 on-demand. You can also learn more about Logility’s S&OP solutions by getting in touch here.


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Manufacturer of special materials Celanese (WILL 1.48%) has the attention of Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.22%) (BRK.B 0.26%)which bought shares of the stock starting in early 2022. It hasn’t been a big investment for Buffett and Berkshire so far as the stock has fallen more than 35% in the past year.
Trading at just over 8 times forward earnings and with a dividend yield of 2.7%, Celanese is, conventionally speaking, a cheap stock. Still, the market seems to have some concerns about the stock. Here’s what you need to know about this company if you’re considering buying shares in it.
What the market is worried about with Celanese
Given the extremely low valuation, it makes sense to look at the stock’s three main problems right now.
First, there are clear signs of a slowdown in the economy, with output and new orders currently declining. Celanese chemicals and materials are used in everything from the automotive sector to paints and coatings, food and beverage, construction products, consumer and industrial products, paper and packaging, and more. Given the breadth of exposure to the economy, it is inevitable that the company’s demand outlook is under threat.
The threat becomes even more significant when one considers that the prices of chemicals and materials tend to be highly cyclical. All it takes is a relatively small drop in demand for prices to drop significantly.
Celanese acquires business
Second, Celanese recently completed a majority acquisition DuPont’s (NOT: DD) the former Mobility and Materials (M&M) segment for $11 billion in cash. It is subject to criticism for several reasons. That adds debt to Celanese’s balance sheet, and buying a business (in cash) just as its end markets are slowing is usually not the best idea — especially when borrowing costs have risen more than management expected at the time of the deal.
Indeed, to quote Celanese CEO Lori Rierkerk in its third-quarter earnings report in November, “it’s fair to say that in the third quarter, much like the first two quarters, M&M is not performing in line with our business expectations or even in line with their performance in 2021.
Moreover, it’s worth noting that the mobility and materials business actually increases Celanese’s cyclical exposure due to its strong focus on the automotive, consumer and electronics end markets.
Wall Street doubts management’s guidance
Third, Wall Street’s earnings consensus implies that Celanese will miss the low end of its 2023 earnings guidance. At its 2021 investor day presentation, management outlined EPS guidance of $13 to $14 in 2023 and stood by it guidelines on its last earnings call. However, the Wall Street consensus is for $12.92 in 2023, and with deteriorating end-demand conditions, particularly in Europe, market estimates could be lowered.
A long-term view of Celanese
These three points are worrisome, but they are already reflected, at least to some extent, in the stock price and valuation. As noted in the introduction, the market’s 2023 earnings estimate puts Celanese at just over 8 times earnings.
Furthermore, the thinking behind Berkshire Hathaway’s position is likely a reflection of the company’s long-term earnings potential rather than a short-term vote on next year’s earnings.
This is the approach and management of Celanese. For example, despite the problems in the business acquired from DuPont, management recently improved its estimate of cost and revenue synergies from the deal to $500 million from $450 million at the time of the deal. Meanwhile, the acquisition expands Celanese’s geographic footprint, particularly in Asia, and improves its position in polymers. As for the timing of the deal, it’s obviously unfortunate, but it’s not easy to predict where the economy will be in a few months, let alone a few years, and the latter is really important for long-term investors.
Is Celanese a stock to buy?
There is no doubt that Celanese is facing a challenging period, but its dividend is sustainable. If management is right about the synergies and cash generation potential of its significant acquisition, then there will be plenty of dividend increases going forward. The economic cycle will inevitably turn again, and investors can enjoy a 2.7% dividend yield while they wait.
Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway are not known for big macroeconomic bets. Still, they are known for understanding how a company can improve its return on assets and cash flow generation in a mature industry—exactly what Celanese is trying to do now.
Li Samaha has no position in any of the mentioned stocks. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: Long $200 Berkshire Hathaway January 2023 calls, Short $200 Berkshire Hathaway January 2023 calls, and Short $265 Berkshire Hathaway January 2023 calls.The Colorful Fool has a disclosure policy .


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The Traktor Kontrol S4
Dubfire has been spotted in Ibiza this summer playing a mystery instrument. This has led to a trail of hints over the past two months as to what this 'mystery' controller is - is it a Native Instrument product? Is it a completely redesigned Traktor Software Interface?
We can now confirm that yes, all of the above are true!
Native Instruments have announced that the Kontrol S4 will be available much sooner than expected! It is expected to be available from 1st November at the price of £739. As expected after the Kontrol X1, stock is likely to be very, very short, so make sure you get your pre-order in early to be first in the queue to receive yours when the first batch comes in!
Traktor Kontrol S4: The Ultimate Performance DJ System
Traktor Kontrol S4 is the culmination of a 10 year vision. Fusing a premium quality 4-channel DJ mixer, a built-in sound card, an intuitive controller and the Traktor Pro S4 Software, Traktor Kontrol S4 is the ideal one-stop package for DJs who want pro features, instant usability and go anywhere portability.


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Nokia, the worldâ€™s largest handset maker, has unveiled its first touch screen phone at Rs 19,999 in India, besides announcing the launch of its â€˜Betaâ€™ music store.
â€œIndia has 30 million music handset owners and with the launch of this new phone from the companyâ€™s platform will further increase that number,â€ Nokia Managing Director (India) Shiv Kumar said while talking to reporters in the capital.
He said the new phone – Nokia 5800 XpressMusic – will be available in the domestic market by this year.
The â€˜Betaâ€™ music store, which will go live on December 18, will be available for commercial use for the customrs in the first quarter of 2009
The new 5800 express music comes with a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera, along with a 8 GB memory card and will be available in three colours.


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Barney’s New York Inc. is opening a luxury cannabis store on the fifth floor of its Beverly Hills store next month. Bloomberg reported that the luxury store known for its cutting edge fashion will open a department called “The High End.”
Since Barney’s isn’t a licensed dispensary, it will be limited to selling cannabis accessories like pipes, rolling papers, and stash boxes. The company’s partner will be the premium cannabis brands called Beboe and as part of the arrangement, Beboe will educate consumers on its products that they can order online for delivery in the California area.
“This will appeal to our core customer,” said Matthew Mazzucca, creative director of Barneys. “Our brand really looks at creating dialogue and focusing on cultural shifts.” Beboe is a hit among the fashion crowd in Los Angeles. It was founded by Scott Campbell, a celebrity tattoo artist and Clement Kwan who has a long history in executive roles across the fashion industry. He has been integral to the growth and success of luxury brands such as Theory, Diesel and Dolce & Gabbana. In 2012, Clement took on the role of President, heading the U.S. business of YOOX Group.
Beboe just announced last week that it was being acquired by Green Thumb Industries Inc., (GTBIF) which plans on expanding the brand’s presence into many more markets. Currently, the products are only for sale in California and Colorado.
“For us, we’re getting to communicate with curious customers who are basically our target demographic,” said Scott Campbell, one of Beboe’s co-founders.
Premium cannabis isn’t exactly as expensive as $16,000 striped St. Laurent mink striped top, but it is targeting the same crowd. The packaging has always been known to be fancier than most cannabis packaging.
Many of the store’s customers have “made cannabis part of their lifestyle,” according to Chief Executive Officer Daniella Vitale.


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Sony has more footage and imagery of their upcoming Bravia paint ad, with a short teaser video and some information about the launch of the advertisement on both their minisite and on television. Sony took over an apartment building in Scotland for their latest Bravia ad, which touts the "color like no other" on Sony's Bravia line of LCDs. The ad will launch online at 8:35pm GMT on Tuesday (1:35pm PDT, 3:35pm CDT, 4:35pm EDT) and on television at 8:45pm. No word on what channel(s) the ad will premiere on, although we can only hope it's in high definition. Amateur video of the event can also be seen in a previous article.
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The listing is part of a new trend in homes being marketed to buyers who can afford to pay and wait for their custom dream home
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Tighter stress test rules and “eroding affordability" should continue to push sales lower, TD Economics says
Developers are throwing in electric Porches and podcast production facilities to entice tech-savvy and energy conscious consumers
The long-running Queen West staple has found a way to welcome people in while its stage remains dark
Brokers and consumers agree that offer transparency is needed to manage sky-high house prices
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Early numbers show travelers are looking to book bigger and better vacations as soon as the weather warms up.» Read More
HONOLULU— A former child model and aspiring actor is accusing "X-Men" franchise director Bryan Singer of sexually abusing him as a teenager in a federal lawsuit filed in Hawaii.
LOS ANGELES— A man will plead guilty to securities fraud and pay regulators around $801,000 for using insider information to profit from Disney's $4 billion acquisition of Marvel Entertainment in 2009..
SAN FRANCISCO— Yahoo's recently fired chief operating officer, Henrique de Castro, left the Internet company with a severance package of $58 million even though he lasted just 15 months on the job.
SUNNYVALE, California— Yahoo co-founder David Filo is vying to rejoin the Internet company's board after an 18- year absence. The other nominees to the board are Charles Schwab, the founder of a stock brokerage that still bears his name, and H. Lee Scott Jr., the former CEO of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Yahoo Inc. CEO Marissa Mayer is on Wal-Mart's board.
Why high oil prices are actually good for airlines. NEW YORK— Airline executives frequently complain about fuel costs, but higher prices actually have been good for business. The average cost of a roundtrip domestic ticket grew to $378.62 from $351.48 in the last five years, when adjusted for inflation.
NEW YORK— Online dating service Zoosk is filing for an initial public offering worth as much as $100 million. The San Francisco company wants to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ZSK." Zoosk lost $20.7 million in 2012 and pared its deficit to $2.6 million in 2013, while its revenue grew 63 percent to $178.2 million.
WASHINGTON— Only one-fifth of its track will be equipped with mandatory safety technology to prevent the most catastrophic kinds of collisions and derailments by the deadline set by Congress, the freight railroad industry said Wednesday.
WASHINGTON— Two House Democrats said Wednesday they are beginning their own inquiry into whether Tennessee state officials may have violated "or otherwise run afoul of" federal law by their alleged conduct ahead of a vote by workers at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tenn., that rejected a bid to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.
BofA Merrill Lynch, Citigroup and RBC Capital Markets are the underwriters to the IPO, the San Francisco- based company told the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in a preliminary prospectus. Zoosk is backed by venture capital firms including Canaan VIII LP, ATA Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners.
In a letter to Cover Oregon's temporary leadership last week, obtained by The Associated Press, Oracle Corp. President and Chief Financial Officer Safra Catz wrote that Oracle provided "clear and repeated warnings" to Cover Oregon that the exchange website would not be ready to launch last October.
TOYOTA CITY, Japan/ IRVINE, Calif., April 17- In 1997, Toyota caught its competitors by surprise with the revolutionary Prius, the first commercially successful gasoline-electric hybrid car. Toyota Motor Corp will next year launch a hydrogen-powered car in the United States, Japan and Europe.
BEIJING, April 17- Japanese carmaker Nissan Motor Co is going for a facelift to stand out from the crowd. In an increasingly competitive global market- in China alone there are some 80 automakers battling for sales- Nissan plans to put a V-shaped front grille design on most of its models to give itself a "distinct, unified face", says global design chief Shiro Nakamura.
Unlike bills passed last year in Maine and Connecticut, which require other states to pass GMO labeling laws before they can be enacted, Vermont's contains no such trigger clause.
SAN FRANCISCO— Google's first-quarter earnings growth faltered as the Internet's most influential company grappled with a persistent downturn in advertising prices while spending more money to hire employees and invest in daring ideas. Google's Class A stock shed $17.10, or 3 percent, to $546.80 in extended trading.
*Troop carriers enter east Ukraine bearing Russian, separatist flags. April 16- Brent crude rose toward $110 a barrel on Wednesday on mounting tensions in Ukraine, while prices for U.S. oil were nearly unchanged after a report showed a huge build in stockpiles, which canceled out geopolitical concerns.
NEW YORK, April 16- Still hurting from last year's see-through yoga pants debacle, Lululemon Athletica Inc is about to face a new headache: stepped up competition from rival yoga retailers, department stores and hot new brands.
NEW YORK— Gap Inc. announced Wednesday it plans to more than triple sales in China in three years as it seeks to grab a bigger piece of the overall $1.4 trillion global clothing market.
*Troop carriers enter east Ukraine bearing Russian, separatist flags. LOS ANGELES, April 16- Brent crude rose close to $110 a barrel on Wednesday due to mounting tensions in Ukraine, while prices for U.S. oil fell after a report showed a huge build in stockpiles in the world's largest oil consumer.
SAN DIEGO— California home prices surged to a six-year high in March amid lackluster sales at the start of the traditional buying season, a research firm said Wednesday.
April 16- The troubles at BlackBerry Ltd, which fired more than half its staff and lost more than 90 percent of its market value as consumers shunned its smart phones, might have spelled disaster for the company's hometown of Waterloo, Ontario.


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sportswear and apparel, carpets, brush bristles, and countless other products. It is one of Genomatica’s most-recent partnerships, and among the few deals the company has disclosed. Under their agreement, Aquafil is licensing Genomatica’s technology, and the two companies will work together to adapt and scale the methods Genomatica has developed to make bio-based versions of the nylon precursor caprolactam. Aquafil is providing development funding, although financial terms were not disclosed.
Schilling said the Aquafil deal also reflects a reception for sustainable, bio-based chemicals in Western Europe that has been both stronger and broader than in the United States.
“Europe has been booming [for Genomatica] over the past two to three years,” Schilling said. Most of our partnerships are there. Sustainability is more important there.”
Schilling said he’s also seeing some exciting developments in bio-chemicals, with companies like Boston-based Ginkgo Bioworks (which is a Genomatica investor) and Emeryville, CA-based Zymergen. Genomatica works with Gingko, which has been “developing new technologies that are bringing costs down for some of the things we do,” Schilling said.
All in all, “Our story was one of survival and perseverance to get through difficult times,” Schilling said. “It was a great feat to pull off for us.” A few minutes later, the Genomatica CEO said, “We’ve been humbled by what we went through,” but perhaps by building a self-sustaining business “now we can weather some of the ups and downs.”


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Tag: online shopping
Amazon Go, Toys “R” Us, and holiday shoplifting prevention were all top of mind for readers interested in the retail industry category in 2018. Read More
ShopperTrak recently released a more comprehensive report of shopper behavior during 2018 Black Friday week through the busy weekend, the period spanning from Sunday, Nov. 18 to Sunday, Nov. 25. For the analysis, ShopperTrak compared daily store traffic versus the same days last year.
ShopperTrak found that store traffic for the Read More
The 21st century posed a major conundrum for the retailers: how to fight online competition and improve brick-and-mortar store performance, and how to increase retail foot traffic without compromising store security and safety measures.
However, increasing the number of customers results in a heavier workload for loss prevention teams, which makes Read More
Tyco Retail Solutions recently announced the ShopperTrak list of the most anticipated holiday shopping days of 2018, and the top ten busiest days to bring in nearly half of a retailer’s seasonal shopper traffic. Read More


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eBay's regional sites are aimed at giving users an easier way to trade difficult-to-ship items, such as automobiles, musical instruments and sporting goods, the company claims.
As part of today's announcement, eBay said it has teamed up with Athlete Direct to allows its users to bid on sports equipment from local sports stars. Athlete Direct is part of Broadband Sports, an Internet provider of sports-related content and commerce.
The new regional sites include: Cleveland; Honolulu; Pittsburgh; Portland, Ore.; Houston; New Orleans, La.; Miami; San Antonio; West Palm Beach, Fla.; Greensboro, N.C.; Orlando, Fla.; Memphis, Tenn.; Buffalo, N.Y.; and Kansas City, Mo.


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Dubai, June 26, 2021 (WAM) – His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday approved the new structure of the Board of Directors of Dubai Chambers. Boost Dubai’s economic transformation and transform the city into a global business hub.
We have approved the new structure of three Dubai chambers, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Dubai Digital Economy Chamber and the Dubai International Chamber. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said, “It is a new model to promote Dubai’s economic transformation and to make the city a global business hub.”
We have approved the overall Dubai Chamber Board of Directors, which oversees and integrates the 3 chamber efforts as part of a common vision and proposes mega initiatives to improve Dubai’s economy, thereby creating a strong business environment. ” ‘The three new rooms have a historic responsibility to promote our international trade, promote our digital economy, protect the interests of entrepreneurs and business owners, and support the Dubai government in building the world’s best economic ecosystem. He added.
Regarding the Dubai International Room Action Plan, His Highness said: “We expect members to be effectively involved in the implementation of UAE foreign trade, which aims to bring our trade external value to AED2 trillion in five years. The Dubai International Room project targets 30 overseas markets. ”
Last year, Dubai’s foreign trade was AED 1.18 billion. 45 large multinationals were registered in the room.
Abdel Aziz Al Qurair will chair the new 12-member Dubai House Board of Directors.
Founded in 1965 with just 450 members, Dubai House topped the list with 245,000 members in 2019, with 23 business groups and 41 trade councils representing their countries.
According to the latest figures, the digital economy contributes 4.3% or AED100 billion to the UAE’s GDP. The UAE has more than 1,400 start-ups with a total value of $ 90 billion. There are 90 digital sector investment funds and 12 business incubators in the UAE.
In March, His Highness approved the renovation of Dubai rooms and the establishment of three new trading rooms: the Dubai Chamber, the Dubai International Room and the Dubai Digital Economy Room. These new rooms are key engines in establishing new sectors in the city and strengthening Dubai’s role in world trade.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said at the time: “The Dubai International Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Digital Economy, which seeks to support the interests of international companies established in Dubai, will establish three new trading rooms in Dubai that seek to use future technological trends to promote growth and innovation.”
The Board of Directors of the Dubai Chambers is chaired by Abdel Aziz Al Qurayr, with its members: Omar Al Futtaim, Khalid Zuma Al Majid and Raja Al Gurq. The group also includes Omar Sultan Al Olama, chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, and Sultan Ahmed Ben Sulayam, chairman of the Dubai International Chamber of Commerce and Patti Saeed Al Kindi, Hilal Saeed Al Marri. Faisal Zuma Belhole, Patrick Salhoob, Kazan Al Gibsi, Dr. Amina Al Rostamani and Hussein Abdulrahman Kansaheb.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum added: “Members of the new chambers in Dubai will advance our strategy to realize our future economic vision. We look forward to great regional and international achievements next year. Phase.”
The Dubai International Room will represent and support the interests of local businesses with international reserves and Dubai-based international businesses. The new room aims to enhance Dubai’s foreign trade and strengthen its position as an international trade hub. It will support Dubai’s vision of expanding into new global markets, fostering economic partnerships and helping local businesses achieve global success, while at the same time attracting talent and investors from around the world to achieve their goals. Dreams in Dubai.
Members of the Dubai International Room will be businessmen, entrepreneurs and investors.
As part of its efforts to create the world’s best digital infrastructure and transform Dubai into an international technology hub, the Dubai Digital Economic Room aims to launch projects and develop research into the new economy of the future.
The new room will network with local and international technology entrepreneurs and investment funds, with the aim of enhancing the interests of technology companies and enhancing the role of the digital economy in the United States. He will also contribute to the promotion of law in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates to create an attractive environment for the growth of the digital economy. Chamber members include entrepreneurs and technology investors.
The new structure is part of a broader effort to develop the UAE’s digital economy and establish global manufacturing partnerships, as well as increase the growth potential of Dubai – based international businesses.
As part of efforts to strengthen the role of this key sector as a key engine of the Dubai economy, the Council approved a five-year foreign trade plan for Dubai.
New plans and procedures will be developed to support Dubai’s business and further enhance the attractiveness of its business environment. With a particular emphasis on foreign trade in high-growth markets including Latin America, Africa and Asia, the five-year plan will strengthen Dubai’s position as an international trade hub.
The project will help boost the future growth of Dubai’s foreign trade and create competitive investment benefits and facilities for businesses.
“Our vision is determined for the future. Our resolutions are in line with our plan’s ambition to be the heart of world trade. With our strong determination and hope, the future will be bright,” Sheikh Mohammed said.
Translated by: Kihane Pawsi.
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AFTER authorities seized a batch of bargain perfumes and analysed their contents, they discovered something disgusting about the ingredients.
Samples of the fragrance suggested that the bottles had been topped up with antifreeze and URINE.
Five men, from the USA, were responsible for bottling around 10,000 perfumes containing the dangerous ingredients.
Worryingly, the scammers hid the ‘perfume’ in counterfeit branded bottles, giving off the appearance that they were designer.
Beauty giants including Marc Jacobs and Chanel were among those targeted by the fraudulent fragrance gang.
Luckily cops were on hand to bust the con-men before anyone was injured by the perfume.
If charged, the individuals behind the failed scam could face 30 years in prison.
It’s not the first time that bogus beauty products have been found to contain some worrying ingredients.
Last year, UK reports suggested that rat droppings, urine and arsenic were just some of the substances in fake cosmetic lines.
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Last May, the UK police-force issued a warning to consumers after lab tests revealed the dangerous ingredients in the phoney products.
Fake cosmetics, including eyeliner, mascara and lip gloss, were found to contain toxic levels of chemicals and substances such as arsenic, mercury and lead.
All of these can cause allergic reactions, like swelling, rashes and burns.
Detective Superintendent Maria Woodall of City of London Police, said: “Many people don’t know about the real dangers counterfeit beauty products pose to health.
“Beauty products are meant to enhance your features, however the fakes can in fact do quite the opposite.
“Our general rule is; if it seems too good to be true then it probably is.
“Not only could these products have serious implications to your health and wellbeing but by simply going online and buying from a rogue site or dealer, your personal and financial information is at risk.”
The City of London Police have released some handy tips to help customers avoid buying counterfeit goods...
1. Trust your instincts
The criminal experts advise: “If an offer looks too good to be true, then it probably is.”
2. Check website thoroughly
Always buy goods from verified sites.
Checking that the branding matches up and the spelling is correct is often an indicator of whether the web page is legitimate.
3. Check the postal address
Even if the seller is shipping goods from the UK, it’s important to note whether an address is supplied.
If there is no address listed, or simply a PO Box or e-mail, be wary.
4. Only deal with reputable sellers
Do your research on sellers and always check online reviews.
If you are buying an item online you can check to see if the website is a legitimate stockist by visiting www.brand-i.org
5. Check website URL
Before paying, ensure that the website address begins ‘https’ at the payment stage, as this indicates a secure payment.


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Millions of individuals worldwide believe that fitness trackers, pedometers, and smart watches inspire them to move more and lose weight, according to a recent study by Australian academics.
The research’s results were released in Lancet Digital Health. Wearable activity trackers motivate us to walk up to an additional 40 minutes per day (or roughly 1800 additional steps), which results in an average 1 kg weight loss over the course of five months.
A review of nearly 400 studies involving 164,000 participants who used wearable activity trackers (WATs) to track their physical activity was conducted by researchers from the University of South Australia.
Their findings highlight the importance of low-cost therapies to combat the rising epidemic of diseases like cardiovascular disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and mental illness that are partly brought on by inactivity.
Although WATs are well-liked, there is considerable scepticism regarding their efficacy, accuracy, and whether they contribute to compulsive behaviours and eating disorders, but the evidence is overwhelmingly good, according to lead researcher Ty Ferguson, a UniSA PhD candidate.
Wearable activity trackers are effective across all age groups and for a considerable amount of time, according to the studies we analysed. “They urge people to exercise frequently, to include it in their routine, and to establish weight loss objectives.”
Although a 1kg weight loss may not seem like much, researchers say it is significant from the standpoint of public health.
We wouldn’t anticipate significant weight reduction because these studies focused on lifestyle physical activity rather than weight loss, according to co-author and UniSA Professor Carol Maher.
“Considering that the typical person adds 0.5 kg of weight annually and that two-thirds of Australians are overweight or obese, dropping 1 kg in five months is considerable.”
Wearable activity tracker shipments surged by about 1500% between 2014 and 2020, amounting to a USD 2.8 billion global market in that year.
In addition to the increased physical activity and weight loss linked to WATs, there is some evidence that fitness trackers can help persons with type 2 diabetes and other medical disorders lower their blood pressure and cholesterol.
According to Ferguson, another benefit of WATs is that they reduced depression and anxiety by promoting more physical activity.


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In its race to be the first to market with a foldable smartphone Samsung forgot the far more attractive proposition of being the best.
And lest you think that Samsung’s slightly smaller, more affordable option isn’t worthy of your attention, it’s time to point out just what the Galaxy S10e is capable of. This handset occupies a category all of its own, and it’s only ‘budget’ if you’re looking at the price. Promise.
Imagine the day when you’ll unroll or unfold your smartphone to answer it. If things go to plan, this day may be sooner than you think. And we’re not just talking flip-phones here, but smartphones where the actual screens are flexible, not just the handset.
Samsung's smartphones are known for producing great images, for all that they're using nothing but 12MP cameras (technically). But it's a fair bet that Samsung's new flagships are going to default to 16MP -- thanks to a new 64MP ISOCELL image sensor the company revealed this morning.
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the support appears to have begun for the 1.6 renditions and it has been expressed that it will be running for around 5 hours which will be across PS5, PS4, PC, and furthermore portable and it has been expressed that there will be a vacation remuneration which will be given to the entirety of the players which will occur after the new update will be delivered.
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Peugeot has released the first images and information on its new 301, a compact global sedan aimed at conquering new markets. The car is set to make its debut at the Paris Motor Show in September.
The car is the first to kick off the company’s reinvention of its naming policy, which now utilises a “1” final digit for new “value for money” conquest models and permanently fixes the names of the models with an “8” final digit for future renewals, to simplify the understanding of things. As such, models will no longer change their number when they are renewed. So there won’t be a 509, by the looks of it.
Meanwhile, the company says that the 4.44 metre-long vehicle – with a 2.65 metre long wheelbase – has been developed to adapt to various conditions and extremes (cold weather, hot weather, poor roads, that sort of thing), with a promise of space, including that of the boot, which offers 506 litres in volume.
Three powertrains have been initially announced, these being a 115 hp 1.6 litre VTi four cylinder, a 72 hp 1.2 litre VTi three cylinder and a 92 hp 1.6 litre HDI four cylinder diesel, with manual and automatic transmission options in the mix. The Peugeot 301 will be the second Pug to wear the new three-cylinder 1.2 litre VTi, after the 208.
Specific kit and features will undoubtedly be announced as it gets closer to its debut, but items already mentioned for the car include ESP, ABS, up to four airbags, remote boot opening, a MP3 audio system with Bluetooth hands-free and USB connection as well as rear parking assistance.
The 301 will make its market debut on November 1, and the first country to sell it will be Turkey. This will be followed by entry into Central and Eastern Europe, Greece, the Middle East, Russia and Ukraine as well as selected South American markets.


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Pulled in two opposite directions
Jamie Bartlett, author of The Dark Net and director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media at Demos, argued that the problems the internet presented today stemmed from two paradoxical characteristics: that it has become both too centralised and decentralised.
"We thought the internet would mean the end of nationalism," he said, "that we were going to become nicer and kinder and smarter and wiser."
But bringing so many widely dispersed people together, he added, "has meant we’ve made these incredibly powerful new subcultures emerge" – including right wing radicals.
The volume of news and information available has had a big impact for groups inclined to a certain worldview, he said: "We imagine they’re all trying to find conspiracy crap to support made-up theories.
"But what they do is find real stories from across the world that have actually happened, and they share nothing but these examples among themselves. And by so doing they crate a very skewed version of the world which they then believe is true."
This didn’t just relate to the most obvious examples, such as anti-Islam groups, he added. "I’ve seen the same stuff in perfectly well-meaning communities, such as pro-anorexia groups. They get trapped in this world they can't really escape from, and it’s going to get worse I’m afraid."
The overload of available information was making almost everyone less rational, Bartlett added: "The more we’re overwhelmed by information, the more we rely on emotional heuristics to make sense of it. The more we become emotional, the more we become angry and frustrated with each other."
The other side of the coin, he said, was the concentration of power in a handful of big tech companies – an outcome he said was inevitable: "When you have infinite choice you are always going to go for the one that’s biggest and best – so it tends towards monopoly."
The phenomenon would only become more pronounced as the economy becomes more reliant on data, he added, because Google’s advantages in search and advertising would also give it advantages in areas like health research and autonomous vehicles: "If you’re very good at doing it, you can be brilliant in almost any industry."
Tackling the imbalance in centralisation required a collective effort, Bartlett said: "There’s a huge amount of opportunity for business, civic society and government to work together" – both on finding better ownership models, and finding ways to control damaging content.
The new need for purpose
Mei Lin Fung, co-founder of People-Centered Internet, spoke about how the rapid expansion of internet access to almost all of the world’s population was creating need for brands to rethink their approach to marketing.
The number of people with internet access would increase from around four billion today to seven billion by 2022, she said – with almost all of the new joiners being in emerging economies.
Brands that wanted to appeal to these newly connected consumers would need to demonstrate that they were achieving a social impact, she added.
"Who will they trust? If you take 60% of the world who are not connected and create trading posts where they can create hopes and dreams, you can be part of one of the trusted brands. We’re going to see a shift from the shareholder-driven world to a social impact world."
Fung was asked a question from a Unilever marketer in the audience who referred to the attempt earlier this year by Kraft Heinz to acquire the Dove owner – a situation seen by commentators as representing a clash between short term gains and the strategy of sustainable growth pursued by Unilever.
Asked how she would encourage more companies to change their mindset and prioritise social impact, Fung said: "I think data is going to be a key part of this transition – brands need to realise they can be much smarter about how they launch products and geographies. I believe that releasing the power of community can create tremendous loyalty."
Learning to love your filter bubble
DigitasLBi UK’s head of data proposition Sameer Modha was joined on stage by Maureen Traynor, global director of creative solutions at Spotify, to discuss – and defend – the much maligned "filter bubble".
Modha outlined three concerns people have about the filter bubble – by which recommendation algorithms result in consumers being surrounded by limited types of content.
The first, he said was about people coming under undue influence and being manipulated. This was fair to some extent, he said: "Human cognition is quite easily subverted, as seen from the perspectives of our best selves.
"But that’s a point about people, not about technology. The most powerful filter bubble of all is the one that’s up here [in the brain]."
The second, he said, compared content to food: it was the belief that our digital diets should include "psychic fibre" which did us good, but we didn’t enjoy consuming.
The third was an objection about "plurality, the commons, civic society", which he characterised as the idea that our digital advances have only led to us endlessly playing Candy Crush Saga, rather than advancing society.
But saying that personalised content was bad on this basis was like saying "I want a bad product, because democracy", Modha argued.
We all spend our lives "avoiding Harry Styles", or whatever it is we dislike, Modha said, "and trying to fill our lives with things that we like. At yet somehow we’ve got to a place where we hold platforms to a different standard."
Discussing the ways that Spotify uses personalised recommendations, Traynor said that the technology had been vital to the platform flourishing.
"There was a time when the product was a blank search box," she said. "It was all on you to decide what you wanted to listen to. And we found that that was not only not enough, but also a turn off and led to some product attrition."
She outlined three metrics Spotify uses to cater to users, which help ensure individuals can be as immersed in their own filter bubble as they want: diversity (how broad their taste in music is), discovery (their tendency to listen to music they haven’t tried before), and tilt (the extent to which they like to curate their own listening).